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The FaderPort is supported in Ableton LIVE through the Mackie HUI protocol. There is a special firmware mode that adds specific functionality within Ableton LIVE. Once you have connected your FaderPort, press and hold the STOP button to change the FaderPort’s mode of operation. The “OUTPUT” and “UNDO” buttons will begin to flash. Press the “OUTPUT” button to enter LIVE mode (or press the “UNDO” button to cancel). Once you have pressed the “OUTPUT” button to enter Ableton LIVE mode, launch LIVE!

The answer above is for the FaderPort Classic only (not for the FaderPort 2018, FaderPort 8 nor the FaderPort 16).

To put a FaderPort 8 or 16 into an operation mode for Ableton, press and hold the "Select" buttons on channels 1 and 2 (far left) while powering on. Depending on which firmware version you are on, you will see several selectable operation modes. If you are on the "as-of-today" firmware (v2.02, download PreSonus' Universal Control to check), then the best option is to choose MCU (Logic) as Ableton's use of MCU is closer to Logic's. Future FaderPort 8 and 16 updates could potentially include a dedicated MCU mode for Ableton but be aware that every software will use the MCU protocol differently and hardware is bound to how the software developer uses MCU.